Official 2012 Capitola Begonia Festival Program

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THE OFFICIAL 2012 PROGRAM FOR THE 60th ANNUAL

Published by Times Publishing Group in association with the Capitola Begonia Festival Committee

My Favorite Year...

A Retrospective

Out and About in Santa Cruz County

2011 EventWinners

Twilight Concerts on the Beach

Twilight Concerts on the Beach

Summer 2012 Schedule of

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Summer 2012 Schedule of

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Looking Back onthis 60 YearAnniversary

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6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 MY FAVORITE YEAR

10 ADDING ELEGANCE

12 60TH BEGONIA FESTIVAL

16 2011 BEGONIA FESTIVAL EVENTS RESULTS

18 COASTAL ADVENTURES

22 BEGONIA FESTIVAL HISTORY

24 VILLAGES MAP

26 SUMMER HAPPENINGS

28 30TH ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL

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The painting, “Life is But a Dream” by Capitola Watercolor artist, Karen Nevis, was selected as this year’s 60th poster image, as it captures the Festival’s ‘couple’ floating in their ‘Dream Boat’ down Soquel Creek approaching Stockton Bridge and Monterey Bay.The watercolors of Karen Nevis are best loved for their vibrant color and unique quality that transcends her images. Her paintings have also been on previous Capitola Begonia Festival posters as well as the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, The Santa Cruz Half Marathon, and the annual Wharf-to-Wharf Race. Karen is a Santa Cruz County Open Studio artist and sits on the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission.

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As the local owners of McDonald’s restaurants, we are honored to be selected for the third year in a row as the Grand Benefactor of the 2012 Begonia Festival. Ronald McDonald loved sharing his time with the Begonia Festivalgoers during his nautical experiences the last two years, and he is looking forward to another year of leading this parade. As we built relation-ships with our honored customers in Capitola for over 34 years, we have participated with neighborhood organizations and schools helping to improve our community. Whether it is through our work with the Chamber of Commerce , supporting Surfin’ Santa, the Easter Egg Hunt and the Halloween Parade, or the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County’s Human

Race, and especially the families served by the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, we value and share our community’s commitment to friendship, family, and giving back to others. Please enjoy all that the Begonia Festival has to offer. We are grateful for your friendship and patronage. -Steve and Jan Peat.

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Begonia Festival2012 Schedule of Events

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Sunday, August 12ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 1:30pm - 4pm Help support the Capi-tola Begonia Festival by joining us for a Birthday Bash at the ‘Brook! Scrump-tious appetizers will be created by Ex-ecutive Chef Ashley Hosner and crew, with fabulous ingredients provided by Save-Mart. The afternoon will include live music and wine tasting from local wineries, and a silent and live auction.

Friday, August 31LET’S DANCE! 4pm – 9pm Come enjoy dance perfor-mances by local talent!Sponsored by Britannia Arms

Saturday, September 1stSAND SCULPTURE CONTEST 8am - Noon Registration begins at 8am at Capitola Beach. Trophy judging will be held at noon.Sponsored by Zelda’s and Capitola Self Storage

BUDDING ARTIST’ EVENT 9am – 2pm Students from local schools display their original artwork reflect-ing the fun and flavor of Capitola. Held at Esplanade Park.Sponsored by Paradise Beach Grille, and Hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

MEET THE ARTIST 11am - 1 pm Karen Nevis, this year’s poster artist, will be signing posters

near the merchandise booth located at Esplanade Park.CONCERT IN THE PARK 4pm – 6pm Mike Hadley & the Groove live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes!Sponsored by Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery and Slatter Construction

MOVIE ON THE BEACH 8pm – 10pm Come and enjoy a family friendly movie at Esplanade Park in the theme of the Festival. Great for all ages, so bring your friends and family, picnic dinner, chairs and blankets. We’ll provide the popcorn.Sponsored by Green Waste Recovery and Hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION VIEWING 4pm - 10pm Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch as the floats begin to take shape.

Sunday, September 2ndHORSESHOES ON THE SAND 8am - Finish Doubles tournament to be held on the beach in front of Zelda’s. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. Participants must pre-register. Fill out an online form or call (831) 475-6522 for info.Sponsored by Zelda’s and Union Bank

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION VIEWING Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek in the morning and watch as the floats get their finishing touches!

CHALK ART ON THESEA WALL 9am - Noon Sign in at Esplanade Park. Create your own masterpiece atop the seawall on the Esplanade for all to enjoy. Chalk provided to all partici-pants. Open to children of all ages!Sponsored by Capitola Hotel

BEGONIAS TO GO—HEAD TO TOE 10am - Noon Become a part of the Festival. Start thinking about your design—go wild if you want! We provide the begonias—you put them “Head to Toe”! Held at Esplanade Park.Sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union and Hosted by Capitola Museum

MEET THE ARTIST 2pm – 3pm Karen Nevis, this year’s poster artist, will be signing posters near the merchandise booth located at Esplanade Park.

60th ANNUALNAUTICAL PARADE 1pm Begonia covered barges float down Soquel Creek to the lagoon. The views are great from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Ave, and Wharf Road. ADA Seating available.Sponsored by City of Capitola, Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria, Devcon Construction, New Leaf Community Markets

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Friday, September 2 ③ Let’s Dance! Review, 4:00pm - 9:00pmSaturday, September 3 ④ Float Construction Viewing, 4-10pm, Soquel Creek Pathway ① Sand Sculpture Contest, 8am-noon, Beach & Seawall ③ Budding Artists Event, 9am-2pm, Beach & Seawall ③ Concert in the Park, 4pm-6pm ③ Movie Night at the Beach, begins at duskSunday, September 4 ④ Float Construction Viewing, Soquel Creek Pathway ② Horseshoes on the Sand, 8am-finish, Capitola Beach ① Chalk Art on the Seawall, 9am-noon, Beach & Seawall ③ Begonias Head to Toes, 10am-noon, Esplanade Park ④ Nautical Parade, 1pm-3pm ③ Concert in the Park, 4-6pmMonday, September 5 ⑤ Fishing Derby 6am-noon, Capitola Wharf ③ Children’s Art Event-11am-2pm, Esplanade Park ③ Hula Hoops for Everyone!, 11am-2pm ④ Rowboat Races, 1pm - finish, Soquel Creek Pathway

This is really, really important because we want you to have fun!Please remember that all metered/permit parking is strictly enforced in Capitola.We suggest that you bring quarters if you are going to use metered parking.Park for free at the Crossroads Center parking lot on Bay Avenue and ride the free shuttle into the village. The shuttle runs Saturday, Sunday & Holidays. The lot is located off of the Bay Avenue exit from Highway 1. Turn right at the end of the off ramp; continue to the 4-way stop sign (Hill St.). Turn left on Hill St. and follow the shuttle signs.

Parking in the Village There is a two hour time limit for Village parking meters. Capitola Police Department meter readers routinely chalk the tires; after two hours you must move your vehicle from the parking space or you will be ticketed. The cost is $1.50 per hour, bring quarters or use Esplanade pay stations. The parking along Cliff drive is $1.00 per hour.

Pacific Cove Parking Lot Located behind City Hall on Capitola Avenue just a short walk to the Village, the cost of meters in Pacific Cove is 50 cents an hour and there is no time limit (the meters run from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Parking in the neighborhoods near the Village There are four different neighborhood permit parking programs - each with different rules, so read the signs carefully. Parking at the Pacific Cove Parking Lots is closer to the Village than any non-permit neighborhood parking.

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CONCERT IN THE PARK 4pm – 6pm Houserockers live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes!Sponsored by Fairfield Marriott and Granite Construction

Monday, September 3rdFISHING DERBY 6am – Noon Registration begins at 6am near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to all ages. Final tally begins at 11am. Sponsored by Britannia Arms

CHILDREN’S ART PROJECT11am – 2pm Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a memory to take home. Held in Esplanade Park. Sponsored by Green Waste Recovery and Hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

HOOPS FOR EVERYONE! 11am – 2pm Come join Move Hoops at the Bandstand for three hours of fun-filled hula hooping, Members of Move Hoops will be showing their talents and teaching you a few moves too! Sponsored by Britannia Arms

ROWBOAT RACES 1pm – 4pm We supply the boats! Registration will be at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from noon until 1pm. Come have some racing fun! Sponsored by Stockton Bridge Grille


Back Row, left – right: Linda Smith, Laurie Hill, Kim Hogan, Terry Gregory, Kathy Kelly, Polly Malik, Stefanie Ferris, Teresa GreenFront Row, left – right: Tamy Churchfield, Bill Maruna, Linda Marie Wadley, Lin Banks, Carol Marchbank, Lynn Lance, Suzanne MurphyMissing: Mike Banks, Ed Botorff, Mary Beth Cahalen, Sue Dallas, Eddie Ray Garcia, Betty Mello, and Gail Wingert

Our Volunteers

As the Capitola Begonia Festival cel-ebrates its 60th year with the theme

“My Favorite Year – A Retrospective,” it is interesting to hear the memories that vol-unteers, new and old, have over the years. Of course, none of us were volunteering when the Begonia Festival got its start in 1952 – although it’s a good guess several of us had been born by then!

Our veteran volunteer is Lin Banks, who has graced the festival for 13 years, serving as President, Webster, Nautical Emcee, Movie Chair, and about every other role a volunteer could take on! Lin says, “They are all my favorites in their own way,” a sentiment heard from several volun-teers. She began volunteering because she wanted to give back to the Village that provided a beautiful, safe place to raise her family. And she has so much fun with other members of the committee.

Both Laurie Hill and Kathy Kelly (KK) have been with the festival for “10 or so years,” but who’s counting? Laurie is the VP for the Nautical Parade and you will see her with a bunch of Boy Scouts at the begonia fields every year picking blossoms to make that magical, nautical parade pos-sible. She says, “Where else can you see a flower laden parade on a lovely small town creek?”

KK is a Past President who adds exuber-ance to everything she is involved with. She’s a KicK! And Eddie Ray Garcia has

been with the festival longer than any of us! Eddie Ray served as a past Nautical Chair and was the Begonia Festival Presi-dent for 3 terms. He has returned once again to lend an experienced hand in man-aging the Nautical Parade.

Our Treasurer, Linda Smith, started volun-teering in 2005 – “just helping some during the weekend.” Seven years later, she has been Secretary, VP of Sponsorships, PR & Fundraising and Auction Chair. She “loves to see the community coming together, the kids having fun, and the pageantry of the Nautical Parade.” Meanwhile, she has made some good friends along the way. (Check out pictures of the festival on our website, taken by her husband, Larry.)

Mike Banks joined up 6 years ago because “his wife asked him to”! He and Bill Maruna, who joined in 2008, are the super-heroes of the Begonia Festival. They head up the Logistics & Supplies (think Batman and Robin!) group who deliver and set up all the booths, tables, chairs, banners and bins. Events just would not func-tion without their support! Mike fondly remembers the 2007 ‘Jungle Safari’ year when two of his dearest friends came and had a great time helping. Bill maintains that this year will be his favorite because he does not know what will happen yet. He also chairs the Music committee that selects the bands who will play for the fes-tival.

Terry Gregory is serving as committee Secretary this year, but has also been the Treasurer and Creek Marshall in the past. She recalls the year she and her husband, Paul, helped build a float. They were so exhausted after helping on Saturday, that they entirely missed the Nautical Parade on Sunday! She finds that working on the Begonia Festival Committee is a good way to meet people in the community.

“Highlighting our wonderful community for others by offering a fabulous beach weekend of fun activities for all to share” is what Suzanne Murphy says about the Begonia Festival. She retired as a teacher and has been the Chair for the Chalk Art committee for the past four years. She just has so much fun working with kids! She thinks the 60th will be a kick remembering the past.

2010 was definitely Kim Hogan’s favorite year. That was when her artwork was se-lected for the Begonia Festival poster art. “Being selected was such an honor and having your art appreciated by so many is an experience every artist should be able to go through.” Kim has been volunteering with the Begonia Festival for 3 years now. She heads up the Merchandise committee and the Art Selection committee this year. Kim also prepares boxed lunches for Nau-tical Parade Judges and festival volunteers during the Nautical Parade on Sunday. YUM!

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Polly Malik and Teresa Green both joined the Begonia Festival after being happily reeled in at a Community Outreach Work-shop in 2010. Polly thinks that the festival is “upbeat and positive, like a small Dis-neyland.” This year she will Chair the Children’s Art Event and the Sand Sculp-ture Contest, really stepping up her volun-teering. Luckily, she will have the support from Sue Dallas and Betty Mello, who have chaired Sand Sculptures for the past 6 years! Teresa’s favorite year has to be 2009. Just one week before the Begonia Festi-val that year, she moved to Capitola and became a member of this great community. She joined the Begonia Festival committee to meet new people in the area, and has made some good friends. This year she is the VP for Volunteer Development & Events, and chairs the Rowboat Races.

Our “Newest Kids on the Block” are Linda Wadley, Mary Beth Cahalen, and Ed Bot-torff, who joined last year. Linda says the best part about the Begonia Festival is “Be-gonias, Begonias, Begonias! And lots of fun!” Last year she was “astounded by the magnificent beauty of the acres and acres of begonia plants bursting with color.” This year she has stepped in with both feet by volunteering to Chair the Sponsorship committee.

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Mary Beth became involved because of her experience with the dance commu-nity in the Santa Cruz area. She organized the “Let’s Dance Review” at last year’s Begonia Festival. It was such a hit that she

will bring it back again this year for our 60th! Mary Beth recalls, “It’s a great com-munity event and people from all over enjoy it. And I remember participating in the festival as a kid.”

Ed says “Don’t tell, but I love to volun-teer.” And it shows! He was the organizer for the Silent Auction at the Fundraiser at Shadowbrook last year where he brought in record-setting donations. We are lucky to have him as this year’s organizer as well. His favorite year was 2010 when his float, The Woodie, won third place.

WOW! How do you beat memories like these? Who knows? But bets are that the volunteers do it again with our 60th Capitola Begonia Festival! It is always SO MUCH FUN!


Adding Eleganceto the Festival’s Nautical Parade

Who is that oddly dressed couple in that old boat?

Heralding the opening of the Nautical Parade officially this year will be Bob

and Judi Allen, long time and now part time residents of Capitola, rowing their specially prepared boat. Bob, Judi and their boat have been participating in every Begonia Festival Nautical Parade since 1988. Inspired by a museum photograph of a

turn-of-the-century couple rowing below the trestle as a steam engine passed over, they decided it might be fun to replicate that moment. Bob was restoring a derelict false dory originally built by Bill Grunewald at his Aeolus Boat Works at Davenport. Then they assembled costumes appropriate for the era. On the day of the event they would row along the creek, watching the finishing touches being applied to the floats. Then

Bob would head upstream, tie off the boat and picnic with friends.Family friends for over 30 years, Lin Banks - Festival President, and her sons originally helped the Allen’s get their boat (dink) into the water, then picniced with them on the creek’s edge. Lin’s sons, who eventually numbered four, would take turns rowing around nearby. “My boys and I have fond memories of our annual picnic with Bob and Judi,” says Lin, “Bob and Judi helped

us fall in love with the Festival.” Bob, former Capitola Police Chief, believes that rowing on the river the of day of the Begonia Festival Parade is about as much fun as can be had in broad daylight without getting arrested!The Begonia Festival Committee would like to thank Bob and Judi for adding an elegant touch of the past to the 60th Nautical Parade!

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60th Begonia FestivalHow We Got Here

By Carolyn Swift

As autumn approaches the California coast, summer fog begins to drift off-

shore. Skies are clear, days warm, and eve-nings balmy. This is the Golden State at its best. Nowhere is a late summer sky brighter and in a more festive mood than in Capitola, a city with so much “flower power” that it was once known as the Begonia Capital of the World.Brilliant reds, vivid pinks, radiant corals, bright whites—colorful shades of the Cap-itola Begonia Festival are a natural favorite to chase away the “woe is me, it’s the end of summer” blues.

Capitola was charmed when it incorpo-rated in 1949 and new city boundaries embraced the fields of nearby nurseries

spreading out to the west. When a symbol was needed for an annual celebration, the choice was easy. Vetterle and Reinelt hybridizing gardens, Antonelli’s Begonia Gardens and the enduring Brown Bulb Ranch all had award-winning lath and green houses within walking distance of the beach. The flower industry took root shortly after 1900, when a diversity of bulbs and flowers had been introduced here. The vibrant Begonia, however, was easily the most celebrated. Primary grower James Brown was by 1919 a renowned producer, supplying flower seed as well as Bego-

nias, Freesias and Gloxinias, which he imported from Europe. Brown traveled through Europe in 1920, returning with a honed expertise that helped him double his pro-duction. Thirty years later, Capitola profited more as vacation-ers came to see the Begonia fields as

well as the sun-kissed beach. Aware of the floral backdrop around them, few Capitola residents were surprised by

the appearance of a Begonia festival. It also emerged not as a single event or idea, but as a series of happenings that eventually led to something big. The first occasion took place shortly after World War II, when Capitola-Santa Cruz Airport managers Esther and Russell Rice began promoting Capitola as the Waikiki

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of the West. Esther, a longtime friend and classmate of the Browns, went to their fields and chose giant blossoms to give away to visiting aviators. Decades afterward, she kept a stack of letters and photographs sent by the pilots once they returned home and showed off their impressive prize to family and friends. Peggy Slatter Matthews added water to the mix in 1950. A professional swimmer who had per-formed in the late Thirties with the Billy Rose Aquacade in San Francisco, she came to Capitola and soon organized its first autumn water carnival, choosing Begonias to decorate the barges used by swimmers in her Capitola Water Fantasy production.Considered now to be the start of the modern festival, the 1952 water fantasy show introduced live background music to complement the Olympic swimmers as they performed water ballets. Twelve Begonia-trimmed floats were judged in a water parade, followed by a “fantasy dance” at the Capitola Ballroom. Capitola Begonia Festival was organized with an official title two years later. Over coffee, Helen Antonelli and Vivian Benias designed a pageant to showcase the Begonia blossom by itself. Spotlighted in the 1954 festival were six floats using 35,000 blossoms picked from local fields.As the fall of 2012 draws nearer, Begonia Festival organizers ready preparations for a weekend that looks back toward “My Favorite Year.” It is intended to give ev-eryone—newcomer and old hand—the opportunity to review sixty festivals and choose in a personal way the themes that have been so delightful that they stand to receive another bow.

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Begonia Festival 2011 Event Results

2011 Nautical WinnersGRAND PRIZE WINNER:Group: Begonias On The BayName of Float: Ballet by the BayCharity for $1,000 donation: Quest International

SECOND PLACE WINNER:Group: River RascalsName of Float: Rock around the ClockCharity for $750 donation: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

THIRD PLACE WINNER:Group: Gayle’s Bakery & RosticceriaName of Float: Hoe down at the BeachCharity for $500 donation: Native Animal Rescue HONORABLE MENTIONS:Group: Kool and the 611 Center Street GangName of Float: Jungle BoogieGroup: Friends of Windmill HouseName of Float:Grand Funk Railroad LocomotionGroup: Casa FinkelName of Float: Skinny DeityGroup: Mi Thai Beach Restaurant& Dance TroupeName of Float: Raoyhm Ghuuay Praahn (The Blessing Dance)

Horse Shoe TournamentFIRST PLACE TEAM:Name: Tanner Sanden From: SoquelName: Chris JacksonFrom: Watsonville

SECOND PLACE TEAM:Name: Cooper SandenFrom: SoquelName: Larry BennettFrom: Santa Clara

THIRD PLACE TEAM:Name: Elias BeltranFrom: San JoseName: Kris LataloFrom: Gilroy

FOURTH PLACE TEAM:Name: Ed RiolinoFrom: Santa CruzName: Steve HansenFrom: San Jose

BUSTED SHOE AWARD:Name: Brad JacksonFrom: WatsonvilleName: Derek MurpheeFrom: Soquel

Sand SculptureContestGRAND PRIZE WINNER: Name of Sculpture: Two Left FeetBuilders: Bonnie, Scott, Chris, Kenna, Paul, Rachel, Brian, JennyBuilders are from: Capitola

LARGE GROUPS:

FIRST PLACEName of Sculpture:Serpent By the SeaBuilders: Chris, Donna, Taya, Darla, Michael, Ryan, ChrissyBuilders are from: Capitola

SECOND PLACEName of Sculpture: Soul TrainBuilders: The TurkeysBuilders are from: Santa Cruz

SMALL GROUPS:

FIRST PLACEName of Sculpture:Dancing with the StarsBuilders: Vince, Amanda, Megan, Fiona, Olivia. Builders are from: Los Altos Hills

SECOND PLACEName of Sculpture: Royal DanceBuilders: Richard, WilfredBuilders are from: Walnut Creek

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ONE CHILD, ONE ADULT:

FIRST PLACEName of Sculpture: Dancing Sea LifeBuilders: Anson KahakuBuilders are from: San Jose

SECOND PLACEName of Sculpture: I Feel Like DancingBuilders: Kat WilsonBuilders are from: Soquel

9 TO 14 YEAR OLDS:

FIRST PLACEName of Sculpture: Dancing With The StarsBuilders: Maggie, DannyBuilders are from: Santa Cruz

SECOND PLACEName of Sculpture: Ocean BoogieBuilders: Ally & Liam MartinBuilders are from: Capitola

8 YEARS AND UNDER:

FIRST PLACEName of Sculpture: Baseball MittBuilders: Callan, Sawyer, Dave, JenBuilders are from: unknown

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Central Coast AdventuresThe Central Coast offers many opportunities for “Living On The Edge… of the Bay!”

Zip Line Redwood Canopy Tours

Redwood Canopy Tours at Mount Hermon offers visitors an exciting eco-adventure into redwood canopy of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy the coastal redwood forest from the unique perspective only a zip-line canopy tour can offer. The two hour guided tour in-

cludes six zip-lines and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet. The Redwood Canopy Tours are the only facility of its kind in the region. www.mounthermon.org/redwood-canopy-tours

Climbing & Hiking

There are more than 20 recognized hik-ing trails in Santa Cruz County that tra-verse the coastline, beaches, mountains and the redwood forests of this unique corner of the Central Coast. From Big Basin Redwoods State Park there is the famous Skyline to the Sea Trail and someday you will even be able to

walk along the coastline from Monterey to Santa Cruz along the planned Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail. And to add climb-ing to your activities, there is the Pacific Edge climbing Gym in Santa Cruz and Castle Rock State Park located in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a premiere location for bouldering and sport climb-ing. Hiking: www.explorer1.com/santacruz/ hiking.htm, Climb-ing: www.pacificedgeclimbinggym.com

Hang Gliding

Northern California is world famous for its spectacular coastline, and there is no better way to appreciate this breathtak-ing beauty than by hang gliding high above it. There is a launching site high on the dunes over Marina Beach. The beach is the premier hang gliding spot

in Central California because of its steady winds, great launching area, and the wonderful views from above.Marina: www.coastalcondors.org

Boating

Northern Gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Santa Cruz Harbor hosts thousands of visitors each year. Other anchorages are Capitola Wharf (May 1 to Sept. 30), with boat moorings; easy to find Moss Landing Marina with its twin towering PG&E

smoke stacks; Monterey has two Marinas, Monterey Municipal and Breakwater Cove all within walking distance of excellent restaurants, old Monterey, historic Cannery Row and the Mon-terey Bay Aquarium. Stillwater Cove is right off shore of the fa-mous Pebble Beach Golf Course - but get permission from Pacific Yachting. Santa Cruz: www.santacruzharbor.org, Capitola: capito-laboatandbait.com, Moss Landing www.www.montereyboating.org, Stillwater Cove: www.pacificsail.com

To help you appreciate the beauty and the variety of experiences available on the Central Coast,

here is a list of possible adventures that are unique to this region. Imagine yourself floating on the water while whale watching, or diving and coming face to face with a seal or otter, or zipping high above between enormous redwood trees, or floating from a parachute toward a beach, or stopping along a mountain trail to admire the wonders of creation, it’s all here for you. Here are just some of the pos-sibilities:

Scuba Diving

What Santa Cruz is to Surfing, so is Monterey to Scuba Diving. The shore-line fronts not only Monterey Bay, but the Pacific Ocean as well. Some of the famous dive sites you’ll find are San Carlos Beach (the jetty), which has been dubbed the most-dived beach in Cali-

fornia; McAbee Beach located on Historic Cannery Row, Lovers Point & Otter Cove with its thick kelp forest, and Point Lobos Wildlife Preserve for advanced divers. Santa Cruz: www.asudoit.com, Monterey: www.mbdcscuba.com

Surfing

Learn to surf where it all started when three young Hawaiian princes brought their love for surfing to Mon-terey Bay and Santa Cruz in 1885. San-ta Cruz is one the best places to learn to surf with its consistent waves and its wide variety of surf breaks. Wa-

ter temperatures range from the low 50s to low 60s, depending on the season. Wetsuits for most people are required. Learning how to surf will teach you balance, and patience before that rush when you feel the power of the ocean beneath your board as you ride the waves.www.capitolabeachcompany.com

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking along the bay and in the mountains of Santa Cruz is an enjoy-able, and environmentally sustainable activity. There are many well-designed multi-use trails to enjoy the forests and redwoods of Santa Cruz County includ-ing Wilder Ranch, Big Basin, and Forest

of Nisene Marks State Parks. Mountain biking is a great activity for families and kids thatpromotes a healthy lifestyle and an ap-preciation for nature. www.mbosc.org

Kayaking

Kayaking tours of Elkhorn Slough will take you into one of 17 estuarine re-serves in the United States. Elkhorn Slough is home to saltwater, freshwater and marshland wildlife where you will see seals, otters, loons, egrets, pelicans and even small sharks. Along Monterey

Bay there are open coast paddling tours, overnight sea kayaking trips and the thrill of surf kayaking. www.elkhornslough.org/kayaking/index.htm

Whale Watching

There is year-round whale watching in Monterey Bay with Humpback and Blue Whales from April to December and Gray Whales from December to April, with Killer Whales and Porpoises showing up anytime they feel like it. There are also Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Li-

ons and seabirds. Whale watching cruises start from Santa Cruz, Moss Landing and Monterey. Santa Cruz: santacruzwhalewatch-ing.com, Moss Landing: www.sanctuarycruises.com, Monterey: www.montereywhalewatching.com

Skydiving

If you want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane to see a marvelous view of beautiful Monterey Bay and its spec-tacular surroundings, there are several companies with the expertise to take you up there and see that you safely re-turn to earth. Those who want the once

in a lifetime experience choose the tandem jump to take care of the details like steering and safely landing. Try it, you’ll like… and scream a lot. www.santacruz-skydiving.com, www.santacruz-skydiving.net

Fishing

From April to December sport fish-ing on the bay is in full swing. The fishing seasons includes Albacore, Halibut, King Salmon, Lingcod, Rock cod and White Sea Bass. Fishing char-ters and/or boats are available from Santa Cruz: www.stagnaros.com,

Capitola:ocapitolaboatandbait.com,

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Come face to face with amazing animals like sharks, jellies, penguins and octopuses. With nearly 200 exhib-its, the Monterey Bay Aquarium pro-vides a showcase for one of the world’s richest marine regions. Highlights include the three-story Kelp Forest,

the stunning Open Sea exhibit and the sea otter exhibit, where you’ll enjoy the antics of these playful mammals. Families can explore the ocean together in the Splash Zone exhibit. Dive into a kelp forest, visit a coral reef kingdom, explore a rocky shore. To plan your next undersea adventure visit www.montereybay-aquarium.org


State Beaches & Parks

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park: Thirty miles of trails in this second growth forest perfect for hiking, mountain biking, or a leisurely stroll. Directions: State Park Drive exit from Hwy 1. Go north to So-quel Drive. Turn right. Go east one mile to Aptos Creek Road. Turn left (N) on Aptos Creek Road to park entrance. Tel: 831-763-7063

Seacliff State Beach & Visitor Center – Rio Del Mar Beach: At the end of the fishing pier, the USS Palo Alto, a cement ship built during World War I, has been a popular attraction for visitors since it was put in place in 1929. Directions: From Hwy 1 take the State Park Drive exit south toward the Monterey Bay to the entrance. 201 State Park Drive Aptos, CA 95003. Tel: 831-685-6442

New Brighton State Beach & Pacific Mi-grations Visitor Center: This 93-acre park along the beautiful coast of Santa Cruz offers spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. Its family-oriented campground sits on towering bluffs high above the Pacific Ocean. Directions: New Brighton/Park Avenue exit off Hwy 1, turn right at bot-tom of ramp, and left at first stop sign. Fol-low the road to park gate. Tel: 831-464-5620 or 831-685-6444.

Capitola Beach: Enjoy the beach located beside Capitola Village and its famous Es-

planade lined with shops and restaurants.Address: Capitola, CA 95010. Tel: 831-475-6522 Capitola Soquel Chamber of Com-merce

Twin Lakes State Beach: Adjacent to Santa Cruz harbor, it has beach volley ball as well as nearby shops and fine restaurants.Address: East Cliff Drive at 7th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-429-2850

Santa Cruz Main Beach & Cowell’s Beach: Play Volleyball, learn to surf, or just chill out and work on your tan.Address: Along Beach St. west from San Lorenzo River Santa Cruz, CA.

Natural Bridges State Park: A refuge for Monarch Butterflies in winter, beach, san-dy cove, tide pools, nature trail through the Butterfly Preserve, several hiking trails, and a bicycle trail around the park.Address: 2531 West Cliff Drive near Swan-ton Blvd. Santa Cruz, CA. Tel: 831-423-4609

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: The Redwood Grove’s self-guided nature path has large, old-growth redwoods along with the tallest tree standing 285 feet tall and 16 feet wide. The oldest trees are about 1400 to 1800 years old. Directions: From Scotts Valley take Mt. Hermon road to Graham Hill road and turn right. From Santa Cruz take Graham Hill road. At Hwy 9 intersec-tion in Felton, CA turn left. Park is .5 miles on the left. Tel: 831-335-0782.

Wilder Ranch State Park: The Park is 7,000 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. The grounds include Victorian homes, barns, shops, gardens, and a historic adobe. Directions: From Santa Cruz, go north on Hwy 1 about two miles past Western Drive and turn left. Tel: 831-423-9703 or 831-426-0505

Golf CoursesPasatiempo Golf Club: This delightful 18-hole golf course overlooks scenic Mon-terey Bay providing both beauty and chal-lenge to both amateur and pro golfers.Address: 18 Clubhouse Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-459-9155

DeLaveaga Golf Course: Owned and op-erated by the City of Santa Cruz, it offers championship caliber golf with spectacu-lar views of the Monterey Bay and consis-tently ranks as one of the top public facili-ties in Northern California.Address: 401 Upper Park Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Tel: 831-423-1600

Seascape Golf Club: Located on the coastal highlands of Monterey Built in 1926 as Rio Del Mar Country Club. Seascape’s classic design features manicured fairways and well positioned bunkers that guard small tricky greens. Directions: From Highway 1 take the Rio Del Mar Exit, Turn south onto Rio Del Mar. When the road forks stay to

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Outdoor ActivitiesWest Cliff Drive: A scenic drive, walk or bicycle ride between the Santa Cruz Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park.Address: West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz Lighthouse & Park: This histor-ic lighthouse, rebuilt in the 1960s, is a front row seat on Monterey Bay and seeing the local surfing culture.Address: Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-420-6289

Shopping and EatingSanta Cruz Wharf: Great views of Mon-terey Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, Beach Boardwalk, surfers, sea lions and har-bor seals, with great seafood restaurants, nightlife, and stores featuring everything from souvenirs to fresh fish, to fudge, to bikinis.Address: Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA

Pacific Garden Mall: Downtown Santa Cruz has great shopping, outdoor dining, with coffeehouses and cafes in a cheerful and attractive setting.

Address: Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA.Capitola Village by the sea: A charming location, Capitola Village lies between two cliffs in a valley spanned by a railroad bridge. The Esplanade is a wonderful stroll in the village along a row of restaurants, historic homes and small shops to the wharf embracing vistas of Monterey Bay and the beach. Directions: From Highway 1 take the Bay/Porter exit and drive south on Bay to the village or take the summer shuttle. Tel: 831-475-6522 Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce

Aptos Village: Historic Aptos Village is the gateway to the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and the scene of the world’s shortest parade held on the 4th of July and the site of the historic Bayview Hotel. Orig-inally a Spanish Land grant, in 1872 Claus Spreckels, the sugar millionaire, began de-veloping the area. Directions: From Hwy 1 take the State Park Drive exit north to So-quel Drive, turn right and Aptos Village is one mile east.

The AquariumOur Neighbor to the South – The Monterey Bay AquariumAfter you’ve marveled at the wonders of Santa Cruz County, visit Monterey and its world famous Aquarium. Marvelous ex-hibits abound showing the world’s oceans each with its unique aquatic life. The Mon-terey Aquarium is also a research center dedicated to education and conservation.

Directions: The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in Monterey at the west end of historic Cannery Row less than an hour from Santa Cruz. Tel: General Information 831-648-4800


Begonia Festival BeginningsHistory of the Festival

The Capitola Begonia Festival is a valuable and unique expression of this

gem of a beach community on the Central Coast. Starting 55 years ago, Capitola took advantage of its cool coastal climate that is so hospitable to the tuberous begonia.Tuberous begonias are popular for their beautiful flowers, which come in a variety of colors and forms. Red, orange, yellow, white, salmon and pink blooms that may be single or double; they may be plain, ruffled or toothed and their petals

may have margins, crests or blotches of contrasting color.The Begonia Festival originated in the 1950’s when begonia growers located in Capitola and Santa Cruz used a celebration of these gorgeous flowers as a way to extend the summer tourist season into September.The begonia family, prized for its beauty, is native to tropical South America and southern Africa and has hundreds of varieties scattered throughout the world. The Brown family hybridized the local ‘Pacific Begonia’ in Capitola at the turn of the 20th Century. They wanted to develop sustainable agriculture in the sparsely populated, primarily tourist area then called ‘Camp Capitola’. Acquiring begonia bulbs from Germany, who boasted of ‘the best flowers’, and begonia tubers from Belgium, who claimed ‘the strongest tubers’, the Browns crossbred the two varieties, and developed the Pacific Begonia. From the 1930’s to the 1970’s, approx 90 percent of the world’s commercial begonias came from the Brown Bulb Ranch in Capitola. Peggy Matthews, a local resident who taught swimming, staged the Capitola Water Follies every fall, to showcase her swimmers. Peggy noticed all the begonia flowers that seemingly went to waste at the Brown Bulb Ranch, now home to the Capitola Mall. The growers however, had no interest in shipping the flowers; they were busily propagating bulbs. Falling flowers signified that it was time to dig up the bulbs and ship them to market.In 1951, Peggy was given permission to pick as many flowers as she wanted. So that year the Capitola Water Follies featured paddleboards colorfully decorated with begonias. That’s how the Begonia Festival got its start. The next year, 1952, was the first year featuring begonia-covered ‘floats’. Though the official “Capitola Begonia Festival” wasn’t until 1954, 1952 is recognized as the starting year. The begonia fields have since moved to Marina, in Monterey County. The Golden

State Bulb Growers Association maintains 43 acres dedicated to Begonias that in late summer have over 3 million blooms - a spectacular sight!In addition to this spectacular parade on Soquel Creek of beautiful floats covered with begonia blossoms, there are lots of activities for the whole family. Following the parade is the concert in Capitola’s new bandstand. There is the fishing derby on the Capitola Wharf, an amazing sand sculpture contest that gets more competitive every year with entries from all over, and then there is the infamous Labor Day row boat race held on Soquel Creek.For those interested in showing their skill (or luck) there is the annual horseshoe tournament. The more events you attend or sign up for, the more fun, laughs, and memorable experiences you will have.Enjoy this special weekend event with your family and friends, and remember, begonias bloom and wilt with time, but the memories, photos, and stories you have from creating a masterpiece in the sand, or getting drenched with your kids in a row boat, or helping build one of those beautiful floats will last always.

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Summer Happeningsin Santa Cruz County 2012

Twilight Concerts at Capitola BeachJune – September Wednesdays 6-8pm The tradition of the Wednesday Night Twilight Concerts continues in the Esplanade Park. Families and friends are encouraged to come and listen to an array of musical styles from jazz, western, latin, swing, orchestra, to good old rock and roll. Bring a picnic supper and chairs to sit on either in the park or on the beach. For more info www.ci.capitola.ca.us for more information.

A Day on the Farm!Saturday, June 210am to 3pm Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave. Hwy 152. A free day of fun, including hayrides, ice cream making, butter churning, spinning, blacksmith demos, and hay baling. For more info www.aghistoryproject.org

Rod & Custom Classic Car ShowJune 9 & 10Featuring over 300 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, and Roadsters, Customs and Classics—vintage to 1972. Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more.

Enjoy a weekend filled with awesome cars, great music, charming shops, restaurants for every taste, and family fun at the beach! Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce at 831-475-6522 for more information or visit our website: www.capitolacarshow.com

Free Friday Night Concerts on the Beach BoardwalkJune 15 – August 31Rock out to Top 40 bands from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s. FREE on the beach bandstand. For schedule visit www.beachboardwalk.com

Weeknight After 5pm Specials at the BoardwalkJune 18-August 30Enjoy old time prices on Mondays and Tuesdays after 5pm. Rides, Pepsi, hot dogs, and cotton candy are just $1.00 each! Get a great deal on Wednesdays and Thursdays after 5pm. Unlimited ride wristbands are just $10.95 + tax when you bring along a Pepsi can!

Woodies on the WharfSaturday, June 2310 am-4 pm Its the 18th annual Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf! Northern California’s largest Woodie show features more than 200 stylish, pre-1952 wood-bod-ied cars. Admission is free! Music, Woodie goodies and prize drawings will add to the fun. And a free bike valet is available! For more info www.santacruzwharf.com.

Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motorcycle ShowJune 24 9am – 4pm. Capitola Mall Parking Lot Bring the family and check out hundreds of pre-1989 vintage American, British, European, and Japanese motorcycles and scooters. Find the part you’ve been look-ing for at the Motorcycle Swap or your dream motorcycle in the Bike Corral where used motorcycles and scooters will be for sale. Enjoy great bikes, vendors, food, mu-sic, raffle, and awards. For more informa-tion call the Capitola Chamber at 475-6522.

in Santa Cruz County 2012“World’s Shortest Parade” Aptos 4th of July CelebrationJuly 4Tuesday beginining at 10am on Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village. 831.688.1467 For more infowww.aptoschamber.com

Wharf to Wharf RaceSunday, July 22The 30th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race is a scenic six mile race with forty live bands, throngs of festive spectators, and the cov-eted Wharf to Wharf Runner T-Shirt—awarded only to race finishers! Race begins at Santa Cruz Wharf and ends at Capitola Wharf. For more information visit www.wharftowharf.com

Shakespeare Santa CruzJuly 29 – Aug 26Presented by UCSC, this outdoor festival pays homage to Shakespeare and his fa-mous plays. This season features Twelfth Night, The Man in the Iron Mask, Henry IV Part Two, and The Mandrake. For more info visit www.shakespearesantacruz.org

The 18th Annual Watsonville Straw-berry Festival at Monterey Bay August 4 & 5 10am to 7pm This multi-faceted celebra-

tion will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, contests, and more. This free admission festival is located in historic downtown Watson-ville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck and Union Streets. For more info visit www.mbsf.com.

Annual Capitola Begonia Festival FundraiserAugust 12 1:30 – 4:00 Shadowbrook Restaurant Help support the Capitola Begonia Festival by joining for the “Birthday Bash at the ‘Brook!”, an afternoon of wine, appetizers, and a silent and live auction. You’ll love this year’s auctions! For more info email [email protected].

Aloha Outrigger Races & Polynesian FestivalAugust 26 9am This annual celebration brings a taste of the islands to Santa Cruz with hula dancing, slack key guitar, and rare Hawai-ian treats like laulau and poi. Newbies can climb into long, sleek outrigger canoes with expert paddlers for the Aloha races. For more info call 420-5273.

Capitola Art and Wine FestivalSeptember 8 & 9 10am – 6pm The Capitola Art & Wine Fes-tival combines Art, Wine, Music & Food all

in Capitola Village by the Sea. Over 150 fine artists and 21 wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. Kid’s Activity Area on Lawn Way! For more infowww.capitolachamber.com/artwine.

Capitola Public Safety and Community Service Foundation Golf TournamentOctober 12Seascape Golf Club Includes golf, cart, super goody bag, lunch, and BBQ dinner! New car for Hole-In-One, Cash and Prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. Tournament starts at 1pm and the entry fee is $140 per golfer. The proceeds will benefit the Capi-tola Community. For more information call 475-6522 or visitwww.capitolafoundation.org

Santa Cruz Antique FairThe 2nd Sunday of every month 9am-4pm. (Weather permitting.) Lincoln Street (Between Pacific & Cedar) The origi-nal Downtown Antique Fair is held the second Sunday of every month (weather permitting). Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide as-sortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Ha-waiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork and a whole lot of whatnot! For more info, please contact (831) 476-6940


30th AnnualCapitola Art & Wine Festival

A celebration of artistic expression and local winemaking describes

the 30th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in beautiful Capitola Village by the Sea. The quaintness of the Village, Capitola Beach with its vista looking out over Monterey Bay, and the sound of surf all serve as the backdrop for this wonderful celebration. The Festival was started in 1982 by Barbara Reding, Eric Johnson and the late Carrie Jacobson May, to showcase local artistic talent. Fifty Artists participated on the Esplanade that first year in the “Capitola Village Art Festival.” The Capitola Chamber of Commerce

The Coffis Brothers kick off the live music with some rock & roll at 2:30PM on Saturday followed by the Sam Morrison Band’s Award Winning Southern Rock Showcase at 5:00PM.Sunday’s entertainment line-up includes performances by Santa Cruz Pipes & Drums, local funk favorites Extra Large,

and the red hot rockin’ soul of The Fundamentals. Street performers The Great Morgani and Jetlag the Clown are crowd pleasing family favorites.The Festival is still hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce and is admission free. Parking is easy and also free at the Bank of America Parking lot on 41st Avenue in front of the Capitola Mall with a free shuttle to the Festival.

Capitola Art & Wine FestivalSeptember 8th- 9th 2012

30th Anniversary

Sponsored by the Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce“Art & Wine” hand colored linocut © 2012 Liz Lyons Friedman

As Art & Wine Festival is celebrating 30 years we congratulate the Begonia Festival on their 60th Anniversary.

Capitola Art & Wine FestivalSeptember 8th- 9th 2012

became involved the next year in 1983. The late Jay Collins created the first Poster, Wine Tasting was added and the name was changed to the “Capitola Art & Wine Festival.”

Stroll the Esplanade admiring the works of 160 local and visiting fine artists, while sipping wine from 21 exceptional Santa Cruz Mountain wineries. The artist media ranges from the smallest piece of exquisite jewelry to art for your home or yard and everything in-between, even a local face-painter for the children (or for the child within).

Enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants and caterers, browse through exquisite artwork while listening to live music and enjoying a great line-up of exciting entertainment. It’s truly a weekend in paradise!

Two food court areas will feature gourmet specialties from local restaurants and caterers including Artichoke Connection, Café Cruz, E & J Catering, India Gourmet, Michael’s on Main, Delk Bees Honey Café, Sweet Peas Café, and The True Olive Connection, among others.

Live Music at the Art & Wine Festival


Twilight Concerts at Capitola BeachTwilight Concerts at Capitola BeachWednesdays June 20 – August 29 6-8pmFree AdmissionThe tradition of Wednesday Night Twilight Concerts continues in the Esplanade Park. Families and friends are encour-aged to come and listen to an array of music styles from jazz, western, latin, swing and orchestra, to good old rock and roll! Bring a picnic supper and chairs to sit on either in the park or on the beach. A blanket and warm jackets are always a good idea as the summer weather can bring the fog. Please do not bring dogs or alcohol onto the beach.

DATE BAND STYLE SPONSOR

June 20 Wally’s Swing World Big Band/Swing Paradise Beach Grille

June 27 Mike Hammar and the Nails Blues Britannia Arms

July 4 Mambo Tropical Latin Ferrari Family and Friends

July 11 Cocktail Monkeys Rock /Pop Devcon Construction, Inc.

July 18 Tsunami Rock Whitlow Concrete and Pagnini Insurance Services

July 25 City Rocks Rock Revue Union Bank of California

August 1 Kit and the Branded Men Country RedTree Properties

August 8 Mark Russo and the Classy Cats Big Band/Swing Edward Jones Capitola/Christine Buechting

August 15 Wooster Funk/Soul/Reggae Zelda’s on the Beach

August 22 Extra Large Funky Rock Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria

August 29 The Digbeats Rock & Roll Stockton Bridge Grille

Sunday Art and Music at the Beach - Sundays June 3 – August 19Art Booths open: 11am-5pm - Music: 2-4pm

DATE BAND STYLE SPONSOR

June 3 The Johnny Fabulous Orkestria Jazz & Soul Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola

June 17 Harpin and Clark Acoustic Guitar & Harmonica Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola

July 1 Singing Wood Marimba World Music Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola

July 15 Grupo Amanhã Brazilian Music Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola

August 5 Sherry Austin Band Country/Folk Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola

August 19 Jack Bowers Quartet Jazz Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola

Movies at the Beach Esplanade Park Bandstand7:30pm (at dusk) Free Admission

August 24 Soul Surfer Pizza My Heart and Greenwaste Recovery, Inc.

September 7 Up Pizza My Heart and Greenwaste Recovery, Inc.

September 14 School of Rock Pizza My Heart and Greenwaste Recovery, Inc.

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My favorite year is any year that we can enjoy the warmth and wonderful hospitality of Capitola. The Begonia Festival embodies the spirit of Capitola. From the float construction, to sand sculpture, artists events, and concerts—this festival is perfect in every way. It offers lots of opportunities to share in Capitola’s beauty and history. And if you need creative solutions don’t hesitate to be in touch: [email protected] 831 207-6187

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY and the 2012 CAPITOLA BEGONIA FESTIVAL

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Official 2012 Capitola Begonia Festival Program